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No, he does not start as a dental assistant. He has own license tools and field of duty. He may assist a dentist, but it's not his primary obligations.

Dental hygienist is a person who assists the dentist during the various treatments. The major task of dental hygienist is to help people with teeth care and prevent teeth problems. His/her responsibilities include:

  • Providing guidelines on proper oral hygiene
  • Checking patients' teeth
  • Cleaning teeth
  • Taking and developing x-rays
  • Keeping track of patients' dental history
  • Providing assistance during the surgery or any other treatments
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